Republic v Joseph Kyende Masika [2019] KEHC 2147 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2147
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 2147 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 November 2019
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TypeSentencingPostureAppeal from a conviction for manslaughterCoramHon. H. I. Ong’udi
Holding
The accused is placed on probation for three years
Facts
The accused was charged with murder but later reduced to manslaughter. The accused is a nephew of the deceased and has a good social history.
Issues
- Whether the accused should be sentenced to imprisonment
- Whether probation is an appropriate sentence
Reasoning
The court found the accused to have changed for the better since his release on bond and has a supportive family and community.
Outcome
Probation granted
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